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kermit
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Everybody i speak to  says this is easy but i am not that experienced with computers but am willing to have a go . I have bought a new e- machine 442 on vista and all is well but bescause my old pc went bang ,all my stuff stayed on it I have kept the hard drive and all the other bits i could salvage now comes the crunch. Can i install my old hard drive into my new computer. I have loads of pictures on it and my son has a million cds stored on it . What i would like to do is to use it just for storage for theses two items.Can it be done and can i do it myself with limited knowledge I would appreciate any help please
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GMAC
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If you don't mind parting with a bit of money you can turn that hard drive into an external hard drive by getting yourself a USB/FireWire caddy. Something similar to this would be ideal.
If you'd rather have a go at saving your money we can check to see if the older drive will be compatible with your newer system. You will likely need a Phillips head and flat head screwdriver to check and fit it if it looks good.
1. Is your old hard drive IDE or SATA? Click the words to compare
2. Remove (usually the right hand when the computer is facing away from you) the side panel from the computer and take a peep inside at the motherboard. Do you have SATA connectors, IDE connectors or a combination of both?
If you go with the caddy/enclosure option, it's a simple matter of putting the hard drive in and connecting it up to the USB port of the computer.
If you want to see if you can fit it, please answer the questions above  Questions of your own you are also free to ask.
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kermit
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Thanks GMAC gonna give it a try looks like it will fit straight in without the caddy
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